Sustainable Supersonic Aviation: Redefining Air Travel with Renewable Energy and Lift Fan Vtol Technology
International Congress on Sustainability Science Engineering ICOSSE
2023
2023 The International Congress on Sustainability Science & Engineering (ICOSSE)
Abstract Submissions
ICOSSE '23 Track B - Energy
The aviation industry will need to drastically cut emissions to reach net zero by 2050, and this is projected to happen through carbon capture technologies and other measures. The aviation industry must keep working to enhance the performance of conventional aircraft to progress. Efficiency and sustainability can be greatly improved by introducing innovations in aircraft design, fuel efficiency, engines, and materials. The paper highlights the latest innovations in the aviation industry aimed at creating more sustainable and efficient aircraft designs. Specifically, the paper focuses on two key innovations: the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and lift fan VTOL technology. The former offers a solution to the problem of limited runway space by allowing supersonic passenger aircraft to take off and land vertically; the second alternative reduces carbon emissions, increases fuel economy, and lowers operational costs. The combination of these two innovations has the potential to revolutionise the aviation industry by making supersonic passenger aircraft more sustainable, efficient, and versatile. In this paper, we explore the technical details behind these innovations and their implications for the future of supersonic passenger aircraft.